Hey folks,

I am considering relocating in Tenerife. I run my own business and have a wife and a newborn. I already make the step with issuing NIE number and I have a property in northern spain but prefer more mild climate and island life.

Any good guides for relocation?

Is Las Palmas Gran Canaria one of those typical Spanish beach towns filled with fat, loud, drunk Brits everywhere?

Or does it have an interesting vibe?

Just trying to decide if I stay in town for a week or rent a house on the West Side of the island and do nature/hiking stuff.

Every Airbnb I looked at in Las Palmas had "noise complaints" which usually means it's a trashy beach bar/kebab shop shitshow. Maybe I'm looking in the wrong area?

it definitelly has some of that, but more so of grey haired not rushing anywhere brits as well)

La Isleta is very quiet. I live on the Paseo so I get the waves from sea but no traffic.

I stayed for a month in Las Palmas near Vegueta market this January. It’s a nice neighborhood, less touristic, more historic, a good gym nearby (Altafit), and a few supermarkets (Mercadona, Spar, HyperDino). I haven’t seen any crowds of loud, drunk tourists. Just some locals on weekend nights, but still rather quiet. I probably won’t go back soon, just because I like other places in Europe more (and Canary Islands are far from my home base), but if you like to see Gran Canaria, then Vegueta neighborhood is a safe bet imo.

Ok thanks this is great info

most definitely you would need a car to explore the island. there are bases between major town, but for hiking and more flexibility car is optimal. Topcar is great rental car option in gran canari airport.

Perfect will use them. Thanks for the tip.

I’m a bit surprised by the feedback on Las Palmas 😮 I never had many issues with the noise. Maybe that’s because I was mainly staying over summer on the island.

To me it didn’t feel like this tourist trap like the south of the island.

Guanarteme neighbourhood feels a bit less touristy to me than the main beach around el mercado. Also the cicer beach is more relaxed, and more surfer vibes around there

It's good to know. By default, I am suspicious of any place with lots of EasyJet flights, Brits, and inexpensive beer...but going to give LP a shot for a week :)

Just don’t go to Maspalomas then 😅

Haha thanks

autoreisen is the cheapest one but they run out of cars quickly during peak season